Capabilities

Is Generational Jargon causing headaches at your workplace?
There is no doubt that the education system has made giant strides in the last few years. Have you seen the mind-boggling new learning technology in the classrooms and lecture theatres? Yet most leaders and managers concur that numeracy and literacy standards are falling far short of business requirements. This shortfall is leading to mi Read more....

Advanced Supervisory Skills - Leading the way in your industry
Supervisors often report feeling "stuck in the middle". This sandwich effect has a huge impact on productivity and morale. This course will help your supervisors find new and exciting challenges in their roles. Participants critique supervisory case studies and hypothetical issues from your industry. This course also introduces partic Read more....

Are you on the lookout for an inclusive speed reading course in Sydney or Melbourne? Preferred Training Networks is the perfect training centre for you.
A speed reading course gives you the essential speed reading techniques to help you learn to read faster. This course is suitable for anybody who has a reading tray that is never empty. Most universities now provide a speed reading training progr Read more....

Managing conflict in the workplace can be tricky and complicated. You can turn to the expert team of Preferred Training Networks – with our comprehensive conflict resolution in the workplace training.
Conflict resolution training, why is it so important? Dealing with conflict at work can lead to reduced productivity and can snowball into resentment and bitterness. Workplace conflict usually Read more....

A rough translation of a 14th century monastic scribe suggests that ambiguity was invented because the romans were ruling the world too well. When ambiguity was introduced, all their commands went astray.
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Ambiguity causes havoc in communications. Due to our cultural upbringing and our conditioning, we perceive the world differently to everyone else. Our clear as crystal instructio Read more....

Showing compassion in the workplace and in your personal life is a valuable trait. Help your people move beyond knee jerk tendencies to uncover faults in other people and operate at a higher level with an appreciation of the myriad forces in which we all encounter.
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This program is designed to make you imbibe compassion in every facet of your life. Learn how to make compassion a pa Read more....

Command skills are a situational tool and are imperative in certain instances particularly when personal safety is an issue. Command skills are proven ways to take people out of their comfort zones. Some people have an apocryphal view of command skills. Their interpretation is wrong. One obvious example is someone shouting instructions at another person in an agitated manner
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Managers and leaders balance the need to be directive and supportive. It is also important to be caring and compassionate; however there are situations which do require a more directive style.
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Managers and leaders balance the need to be directive and supportive. It is also important to be caring and compassionate; however there are situations which do require a more directive styl Read more....

Organisational growth is stifled without feedback and dialogue. Feedback is often mismanaged internally and externally. Proposed dialogue is often monosyllabic. If communication is an issue in your organisation then this program is highly recommended
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Many of us do not appreciate negative feedback. We like positive feedback and deflect negative feedback. Feedback is certainly influ Read more....

Influencing Skills plus Persuasion Techniques - A dynamic combination
A powerful influencer and persuader can navigate a person in a direction (towards the light) and both parties will be committed to the finish. This program will give you an insight into other people's decision-making styles and thinking styles. Discover workplace influencing skills that save time and workplace angst.
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Discover how to get action from your people rather than getting reasons ideas won't work. This program is designed to help your organisation work more effectively with change resistors.
It is critical for organisations to seize opportunities to provide better products and services for your customers and clients. In business, it's a competitive advantage. In the public sector, customer service per Read more....

Interpreting information skills and improved decision making training
Professional development training in interpreting skills is an unusual program. There is so much information currently available that people need to grow antennas and filters that can sort the dross from the gems. Organisations lose money when acting on incorrect information and people need to develop information filtering skil Read more....

Confidence and being prepared are key when learning to think on your feet.
Even if you find yourself in the hot seat, that confidence will help you to remain cool, calm and collected.
Plan of action
When you master the skill of thinking on your feet, you immediately instil confidence in what you are saying. This is a very astute business skill. It is astonishing that some people expand their le Read more....

Composure in the workplace is a highly valued behaviour. Composure is at the opposite end of the continuum to crisis management.
Help your people learn the importance of being calm and composed in the workplace.
Plan of action
Composure in the workplace is critical. Being composed can be likened to a swan in water. The swan is perceived to glide along gracefully. Is your workplace surround Read more....